Violin · SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines
SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines for Violin
Both airlines treat the violin comparably — SWISS: cabin allowed, no extra seat; Austrian Airlines: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (SWISS: Keine Zusatzkosten — zaehlt als Handgepaeck; Austrian Airlines: Keine Zusatzkosten) and route.
Last verified: SWISS 2026-07-10 · Austrian Airlines 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| SWISS | Austrian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Standardbuchung, Violine als Handgepaeck mitnehmen | Standardbuchung, Violine als Handgepaeck mitnehmen |
| Max. dimensions | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Standard-Geigenkoffer (ca. 80x25x15 cm) wird als Musikinstrument akzeptiert. | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Geigenkoffer wird als Musikinstrument in der Kabine akzeptiert. |
| Approx. cost | Keine Zusatzkosten — zaehlt als Handgepaeck | Keine Zusatzkosten |
| Restrictions | Muss ins Gepaeckfach passen. SWISS akzeptiert Violinen generell als Handgepaeck. Kein zusaetzliches Handgepaeckstueck erlaubt. | Muss ins Gepaeckfach passen. Zaehlt als Handgepaeckstueck. Kein separater persoenlicher Gegenstand noetig. |
The Rules in Detail
SWISS (LX)
SWISS accepts violins as carry-on cabin baggage — they are carried as a musical instrument in place of regular hand luggage.
Full policy: Violin on SWISSAustrian Airlines (OS)
Austrian Airlines accepts violins as cabin baggage — the instrument is carried in place of regular hand luggage.
Full policy: Violin on Austrian AirlinesFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a violin travel in the cabin on SWISS?
- SWISS accepts violins as carry-on cabin baggage — they are carried as a musical instrument in place of regular hand luggage.
- Can a violin travel in the cabin on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines accepts violins as cabin baggage — the instrument is carried in place of regular hand luggage.
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